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UN SDG 3
UN SDG 3
UN SDG 3 is focused on ensuring good health and well being for everyone. When talking about health and well being we are not only focused on physical health. Mental health also is a big part of SDG 3 and is often something that is overlooked. Physical and mental health are important because they determine how well we can enjoy life and how we influence those around us. We will see that the health and well being of people in South Africa affects their economic performance and social progress.
SDG 3 Target Goals
SDG 3 Target Goals
Visual representations of all the target goals of SDG 3 (Epomedicine, 2019)
3.1: Reduce Maternal Mortality
3.2: End all Preventable Deaths Under 5 Years of Age
3.3: Fight Communicable Diseases
3.4: Reduce Mortality From Non-Communicable Disease and Promote Mental Health
3.5: Prevent and Treat Substance Abuse
3.6: Reduce Road Injuries and Deaths
3.7: Universal Access to Sexual and Reproductive Care, Family Planning and Education
3.8: Achieve Universal Health Coverage
3.9: Reduce Illness and Death From Hazardous Chemicals and Pollution
3.A: Implement the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco control
3.B: Support Research, Development and Universal Access to Affordable Vaccine and Medicines
3.C: Increase Health Financing and Support Health Workforce in Developing Countries
3.D: Improve Early Warning Systems For Global Health Risks
Where is South Africa in terms of the progress of SDG 3?
Since 1994 we have seen Africa improve the health and well being of its people tremendously. According to the Sustainable Development Goals Country Report (2019), "South Africa has made notable progress in reducing the maternal mortality ratio, the under-5 mortality rate, neonatal mortality rate and the infant mortality rate. New HIV infections have also slowed down, and the incidence of tuberculosis has declined." While the incidence of HIV infections and tuberculosis has decreased, they still have a very high rate of cases. Also, South Africa is going in the wrong direction with increased harmful use of alcohol.
References
The Global Goals. (n.d.). Goal 3: Good health and well-being. The Global Goals. Retrieved June 19, 2022, from https://www.globalgoals.org/goals/3-good-health-and-well-being
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